Tokunbo Wahab
8 Aug 2024
The Lagos State Government has demolished an illegal shrine constructed close to a main road at Moshalasi Bus Stop, Ile Epo in in the Iyana Ipaja area of the state. A 2.58-minute video of the demolition was shared by the State Commissioner of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, on Wednesday. Wahab explained that the…
26 May 2024
The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Lagos Province 44, has donated waste bins to SurulereCouncil, Itire-Ikate Local Council Development Area (LCDA), schools and others.
14 May 2024
Forceful evacuation and transportation of people who live under bridges in Lagos to their home states may not be the best way to tackle the menace that they are perceived to constitute in society.
6 May 2024
The Lagos State Government said over 100 shanties located at the Adeniji Adele underbridge will be removed. The Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, announced this in a statement on Sunday. The removal is coming after the expiration of a 48-hour removal notice served on all occupants of the shanties to move…
5 May 2024
Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has revealed that 367 buildings were shut for violating environmental issues that included noise pollution and improper effluent discharge across the state.
4 May 2024
Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency (LASEPA) has revealed that 367 buildings were shut for violating environmental issues that included noise pollution and improper effluent discharge across the state.
2 May 2024
The Lagos State government has uncovered another illegal settlement under the Osborne bridge, Ikoyi. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this on Thursday on X. The Commissioner added that the Lagos State Environmental Sanitation Corps (KAI) commenced immediate clearance operation. READ ALSO: Police arrest two for child trafficking in Abuja On Wednesday,…
2 May 2024
The Lagos State government has uncovered a network of makeshift apartments under the Dolphin Estate Bridge in Ikoyi where tenants reportedly pay N250,000 annually for a room. Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, revealed this in a post on X along with videos showing the eviction and dismantling of structures under the bridge…
26 Apr 2024
The Lagos State government has sealed a popular Oniru Market in the Eti Osa area of the state due to violations of environmental regulations. Commissioner for the Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab
17 Apr 2024
Lagos State government through the Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources has commenced the removal of all contravening structures under the system 1 drainage channel midstream (Odo Iya Alaro) Ojota and Ogudu.
27 Mar 2024
Lagos State government, yesterday, said that the state will experience more than normal amount of rainfall with a total of 1936.2mm predicted. Commissioner for Environment and Water Environment, Mr. Tokunbo Wahab
21 Mar 2024
The Lagos State Government said hoodlums arrested while collecting levies from people walking on pedestrian bridges will be charged in court. The state Commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, said this on Thursday following the arrest of two suspects for allegedly extorting traders and residents who use the pedestrian bridge. "In response to…
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The former Governor of Ebonyi State and Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, on Sunday, broke fast with the Muslim community in the state and urged Muslims to pray for President Bola Tinubu's reelection. Umahi said things have turned around in the country under the President's administration and urged the Muslim community to pray for…
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The Federal Government, on Monday, promised to collaborate with states, local councils, and stakeholders to address the issue of insecurity in Nigeria through the Proof of Address System. The government said it is activating a system that will be implemented across all 774 local councils to provide every resident with a verifiable and secure address…
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The Abuja Electricity Distribution Company (AEDC), has attributed the power outage in some parts of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to a technical fault on the feeder serving the areas. The company made this known in a statement posted on its X handle in Abuja on Monday. The company listed the areas affected to include…
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The Lagos State Police Command has arrested 33-year-old Paul Digha and Sunday Olukoya over the death of 25-year-old Emmanuel. On March 8, 2025, at about 3:33 pm, a man in Satellite Town reported at Victoria Island Division that Emmanuel engaged Digha and Alukoya at NPA Road, Victoria Island, at Harbour Point off Wilmer Road, Victoria…
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The Ron-Murwi Development Association (ROMDA) said it is deeply saddened and alarmed by the brutal attack on Pyakmalu village in Tangur by Fulani herdsmen at the weekend, resulting in the gruesome killing of three innocent people. The victims, according to ROMDA, were members of a family of a late reverend and were macheted to death…
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Gov. AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara on Monday inaugurated Dr Lawal Olohungbebe and Dr Maryam Nnafatima-Imam as new members of the state executive council. AbdulRazaq while inaugurating the two new commissioners on Monday in Ilorin said that their new status was a deserving elevation from their previous roles as Senior Special Assistants. He charged the commissioners…
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The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has intensified its Lagos State School Traffic Safety Advocacy Programme (LSTSAP) under the visionary initiative tagged "Operation Catch Them Young." This meticulously crafted programme is designed to foster a profound understanding of road safety principles while mitigating traffic-related hazards. The initiative, which was relaunched recently, has been reinvigorated…
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The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered Senate President Godswill Akpabio, and others to file their defence in a suit filed by Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, representing Kogi Central Senatorial District. Justice Obiora Egwuatu gave the order after it was confirmed from the court records that all processes in the suit had been duly…
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The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) has warned Nigerians against modifying their National Identification Number (NIN) data on unauthorised websites. The Head, Cooperate Communications, Dr Kayode Adegoke, gave the warning in a statement on Monday. Adegoke said that modifications to NIN data could only be done on the official NIMC self-service portal. He therefore warned…
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Justice Obiora Egwatu of the Federal High Court, Abuja, has fixed March 25 for a hearing in a suit filed by Kogi Central senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, against the Nigerian Senate. Natasha had approached the Federal High Court, seeking an order restraining the Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges from investigating her. The court granted the…